History of the Doctrine of The Holy Spirit

History of the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit (Summary

The occurrence of doctrinal formulation of the Christian faith did not happen all at once . In one point or another , one doctrine will be the focuse while sometimes , another one will be spotted which means that all doctrines have the same or equal attention given by the chirstian . In this case , it is understood that the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit like other doctrines have no special attentions but also took chance in being noticed . During the early years of the century , this doctrine

failed to attract attention specially the formal definition of the dogma

There are proofs that it has given importance , however , these importance are not the same as that of the formal teachings . During the early existence of churches , the Holy Spirit was acknowledge and witnessed through baptismal formula and in the Apostles ' Creed . Also , when we use the threefold name , the father , the son and the Holy Spirit , we show that there is a practice and that the presence of the Holy Spirit is indeed acknowledged . But then , when it comes to literature , the Holy Spirit is not prominent enough and given little importance

Montanism brought the subject into life and gave prominence to the Holy Spirit . This movement appeared in Phrygia by Priscilla and Maximilla They announced the coming of anew period wherein there will be new revelations from God and called the whole period Paraclete and themselves as the prophers . The high morality being emphasized...